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Forum - High Blood Pressure Forum
Topic - pulmonary hypertension
My husband had a heart attack a year ago and was just diagnosed with coronary heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. Since this last diagnosis I have been searching for remedies that (in addition to those recommended by his cardiologist and pulmonary doctor) that might be of assistance to him....
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Lack of health insurance and treating hypertension
Topic - Diet & Exercise
Q: My blood has been running high for about 20 years and still the clinic I am going to is trying medicine after medicine. I do not believe in popping pills every time you turn around. I know I need to lose weight and I am doing something about it. I do not have health insurance and I feel like I would be getting better treatment if I did. What can I do?
A: I support healthcare reform. I feel it is very important for people like you to have access to basic health care services and preventive...
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Studies Look At High Blood Pressure Control Among Blacks, Weight-Loss Methods
Topic - Studies Look At High Blood Pressure Control Among Blacks, Weight-Loss Methods
(Medical News Today) This article summarizes studies published in the January issue of the Journal of the National Medical Association. The first study suggests that the reason why blacks have poorer high blood pressure control than whites is related to insufficient adoption of treatment regimens, not because of differences in education levels, general knowledge of the condition or access to care.
The second study reviewed examines the differences in weight-loss practices between whites and ethnic minorities and lower- and higher-socioeconomic status individuals
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